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Discover more about Scotland’s heritage and how we’re working to protect it.

A man and a woman sit by a desk with recording equipment on it. They are chatting with each other. There is a large bookcase behind the woman.
19 Sept 2025

Love Scotland podcast – 2025 season, part II

This week, Jackie traces the events that led to the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314, specifically looking at the role of William Wallace.

Two people stand on a low cliff, looking out across a bay with turquoise water. On the sandy beach below are many seals.
23 Sept 2025

Discovering the magic of Mingulay

Cal Major recently spent a week on Mingulay and discovered the magic of this special Hebridean island.

The exterior of Robert Burns Birthplace Museum on a sunny day, seen from across the lawn. A wooden bench stands in the foreground.
23 Sept 2025

Trust nature and climate initiatives shortlisted for awards

The Glencoe Habitat Recovery Project and Robert Burns Birthplace Museum have been shortlisted for RSPB Nature of Scotland Awards.

A gardener pushes a large lawn mower across a neat area of grass beside a neat hedge. She wears ear defenders.
22 Sept 2025

Why we love National Trust for Scotland gardens

The gardens in our care are places of nature, beauty and heritage. This short film celebrates our dedicated teams who work year-round to keep them looking amazing.

18 Sept 2025

The Burns Project

Following its sold-out run at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe, The Burns Project is going on tour across Scotland.

A group of four gardeners stand under an arched trellis in a garden with a castle and blue sky behind.
18 Sept 2025

Kellie Castle’s historic garden receives organic stamp of approval

The historic garden at Kellie Castle in Fife has officially been accredited with full organic status.

A young woman and man in Victorian costumes stand in a garden.
17 Sept 2025

Our sites on screen

The Buccaneers on Apple TV+ is one of many movies and television series to film at the Trust’s special places across Scotland.

A child's pair of hands stick leaves to a leaf wreath using a paint brush and glue.

Autumn family craft: leaf wreath

Collecting art supplies from nature is great fun! The next time you go for a walk, pick up some fallen leaves and try making this autumn leaf wreath.

Metal letters spelling out Culloden are attached to an old stone wall at the entrance to a driveway. It has rained recently and the grass and stones glisten as the sun breaks through the clouds.
11 Sept 2025

Historian leaves generous legacy to protect Culloden

Professor Christopher Duffy left our charity more than £1 million to support our work to protect Culloden Battlefield.

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